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Broadway’s brightest lights just dimmed the prices. The New York Theatre Sale has officially opened, offering savings of up to 40 percent on more than 70 shows across the city. Running through October 8, the limited-time event puts everything from megahit musicals to experimental plays and comedy specials within easier reach. Tickets are advertised from $50, with some shows dipping even lower, making this one of the cheapest ways to pack your calendar with curtain calls this fall.
The discounts aren’t limited to a handful of shows: You’ll find major Broadway titles and plenty of off-Broadway and downtown favorites in the mix. If you’re a Netflix devotee, Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Marquis Theatre is stepping straight out of Hawkins with tickets from $53 (a 49% discount). Want something glitzy and full of high notes? Moulin Rouge! is ready to sweep you into its kaleidoscope of sequins, while The Queen of Versailles brings excess and drama to the St. James Theatre from just $83.
Musical diehards will also find fresh takes on the classics. Puccini’s Turandot and Mozart’s Don Giovanni are both included, alongside quirkier productions like Singfeld: A Musical About Nothing. And if your tastes lean spookier, Drunk Dracula at the Ruby Theatre slashes its prices nearly in half, with tickets now starting at $38.
Theatre fans who like their stages a little less scripted have plenty to choose from, too. Comedian Judd Apatow takes the mic with Comedy Nerd, Michael Lewis reflects on “15 Years of The Big Short” and Padma Lakshmi curates an evening of storytelling with friends. Over at Symphony Space, Paul Hollywood is ditching the tent for the stage to celebrate joyful baking, and Celeste Ng headlines a night of Selected Shorts. It’s an eclectic spread that proves this sale isn’t just about Broadway glitz; it’s about the whole New York stage scene.
With so many options, the hardest part is choosing. The promotional window officially runs through October 8, but savvy theatergoers know the best seats and biggest bargains go first. Consider this your cue to browse, book and brag about your cultural calendar.
You can see the full lineup and lock in your discounted tickets now at the New York Theatre Sale website.